Smith County, TN — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$62,799
Per Capita Income
$32,720
Poverty Rate
13.3%
SNAP Recipients
12.1%
Gini Index
0.454
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K17.8%
$25K–$50K19.3%
$50K–$75K19.8%
$75K–$100K12.9%
$100K–$150K18.4%
$150K–$200K5.9%
$200K+5.8%
The median household income in Smith County, TN is $62,799 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,720. 13.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.454 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).